State of Oklahoma COUNCIL ON LAW ENFORCEMENT EDUCATION AND TRAINING Private Security Licensing Division

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1 State of Oklahoma COUNCIL ON LAW ENFORCEMENT EDUCATION AND TRAINING Private Security Licensing Division CLEET Private Security Division Ada, Oklahoma (405) Dear Agency Applicant: Thank you for your inquiry concerning the agency license application process. Please read and follow the instructions below to insure prompt handling of your application: 1. Be sure your application is complete. Answer all questions and return all pages. 2. The Authorization to Release Information page must be signed and notarized. Complete ALL Supervisor information. 3. Complete and enclose the surety bond or liability insurance form. 4. A money order, cashier's check or company check made payable to CLEET. Cash will be accepted for payments made in person. Sorry, we cannot accept personal checks. Clearly print your full name in the lower left corner of the money order or check. 5. Agency trade names must be distinguishably different. You may want to check with our office to see if the agency name you have selected is in use. (See # 9 below) Basic Requirements For Agencies 1. Applicants for an agency license must: a. Be 21 years of age; b. Be a citizen of the United States or a resident alien; c. Not have been convicted of a felony or crime involving moral turpitude unless waived by the Council pursuant to O.S. Title 59, Section (H); d. Not have had a license revoked or application for such license denied by CLEET; e. Be of good moral character, and; f. In the case of a corporation, be incorporated under the laws of this state, or shall be duly qualified to do business within this state. 2. An agency must maintain a place of business in Oklahoma. For applicants with a principal place of business in another state, statutes require a contact person within Oklahoma. This can be a licensed employee residing in Oklahoma (can office in their home) or a Registered Service Agent that can accept service on behalf of the licensee. 3. An agency must maintain with the phone company, a listed number in the agency name, and file that number with CLEET. 4. Agencies must provide a geographical address for the business office. 5. The agency supervisor of investigators or guards must also be licensed in Oklahoma. 6. All agencies are responsible for ensuring that employees comply with all statutes, rules, and regulations. 7. Licensed agencies must notify CLEET in writing, within five (5) days, of all employee hires and terminations. Include the employee's name, social security number, and license number. 8. Each agency applicant, except a self-employed Private Investigator who employs no other individuals, must provide proof of a bond or policy of insurance in the amount of $100, A copy of the corporate charter must accompany requests for an agency license to be issued in the name of a corporation. If the license is to be issued in the name of a legal entity other than a natural person, the applicant must furnish proof that the entity is legally recognized. 10. All agency applicants, including self-employed private investigators, must complete the Supervisor Information. 11. Agencies must notify CLEET of changes in supervisors within ten (10) days for the effective date of the change. 12. Agency vehicles used by security firms must display the word "Security" or "Guard" if marked, along with the agency's state license number on the rear of the vehicle, in no less than three (3) inch letters. Vehicles may not be equipped with a siren, or lamps with red or blue lenses. Security vehicles cannot be any color similar to the law enforcement vehicles in the locale of the security company's business. Badges may not include the Great Seal of the State of Oklahoma. If you have questions concerning these forms, or the application process, please contact CLEET Private Security during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at (405) The license, which you are applying, can be issued upon receipt of all the necessary forms if no disqualifying information is found, and all other licensing requirements have been met. Thank you for your interest. Revised May 27, 2003

2 Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training AGENCY LICENSE APPLICATION Revised: May 27, 2003 TYPE OF LICENSE REQUESTED: Security Agency License $ PLEASE PRINT PLAINLY OR TYPE 1. Agency Trade Name: 2. Agency Street Mailing Investigative Agency License $ (As it is to appear on license) Phone Number: FAX Number: 3. Self Employed Employs other guards or investigators Number of security guards employed Number of investigators employed Number of armed guards or investigators Number of marked vehicles TYPE OF AGENCY: (Check One) Individual or Sole Owner Partnership Corporation Other: 4. Owner Information: Complete Section A if Individual or Sole Owner: Complete Section B if Partnership: Complete Section C if Corporation: Section A: Individual or Sole Owner Agency Owner: Street Have you ever had an individual or agency license issued by CLEET revoked or denied? If "Yes" list state, date of action, and reason: Yes Yes No No 1

3 - AGENCY LICENSE APPLICATION Section B: Partnership Partner 1: Have you ever had an individual or agency license issued by CLEET revoked or denied? Partner 2: Have you ever had an individual or agency license issued by CLEET revoked or denied? Section C: 1. State Corporations President: List additional partners on separate plain paper Have you ever had an individual or agency license issued by CLEET revoked or denied? List State, date of action, and reason: 2

4 - AGENCY LICENSE APPLICATION Vice-President: Have you ever had an individual or agency license issued by CLEET revoked or denied? List State, date of action, and reason: Secretary/Treasurer: Have you ever had an individual or agency license issued by CLEET revoked or denied? 2. National Corporations President: Vice-President: Secretary/Treasurer: Manager or Registered Agent: Name: (If agency is located outside of Oklahoma) Have you ever had an individual or agency license issued by CLEET revoked or denied? 3

5 AGENCY LICENSE APPLICATION 5. Supervisor Information: NOTE: THIS PORTION MUST BE FILLED OUT BY ALL APPLICANTS, INCLUDING SELF-EMPLOYED INDIVIDUALS WITH NO EMPLOYEES Name: License Number: Expiration: Supervisor Experience: Employer: From: To: City: Employer: From: To: City: 6. Attach Proof of Insurance Requirements: Refer to section 390: Insurance and bond requirements in the rules and regulations handbook. The rules state in part: (a) 59 O.S., (J) requires that on and after July 1, 1988, all persons and agencies who are newly licensed or renew an existing license under the provisions of the Oklahoma Security Guard and Private Investigator Act, obtain and maintain liability insurance or Surety Bond in the amounts as follows: (1) Unarmed Security Guard...$5, (2) Private Investigators employed by an agency...$5, (3) Self Employed Private Investigators licensed as an agency but who employ no other investigators...$5, (4) Armed Security Guards...$10, (5) Security or Investigative Agencies...$100, (b) Liability insurance policy shall have endorsements for coverage for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage, with endorsements for personal injury including false arrests, libel, slander and invasion of privacy. (c) In lieu of liability insurance a licensee may obtain a Surety Bond which allows persons to recover for actionable injuries, loss or damage as a result of the willful, or wrongful acts or omissions of the licensee and further protects this state, its agents, officers and employees from judgments against the licensee or principal, and is further conditioned upon the faithful and honest conduct of the principal's business. 7. Authority to Release Information IMPORTANT: READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING THIS APPLICATION IN THE PRESENCE OF A NOTARY PUBLIC. The definition of applicant and licensee is as follows in the Oklahoma Private Security Rules and Regulations 390:35-1-3: "Applicant" means a person, or as it relates to an agency license, any of its owners, partners, directors, or in the case of a corporation, each officer and registered agent (branch manager), applying for a license under the provisions of the Act. "Licensee" means a person or as it relates to an agency license, any of its owners, partners, directors, or in the case of a corporation, each officer and registered agent (branch manager), authorized by CLEET under the provisions of this Act, to lawfully conduct business as a security guard, armed security guard, private investigator, security agency, or investigative agency. I,, certify that I lawfully represent the applicants listed in this agency application, and have their permission and authority to grant the following waiver: I certify that the applicants listed in this application have received, read, understand and will abide by the "Rules and Regulations Governing Security Guards and Private Investigators" and the "Oklahoma Security Guard and Private Investigators Act." I hereby declare under oath and under penalty of perjury, that to the best of my knowledge, all information contained in this application is true and correct. I understand that any misrepresentation is sufficient cause for denial of license. I hereby authorize any person or organization listed in this application to provide any information about me or the applicants listed, to the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training, on a confidential basis, including criminal history information, or any other information about me or the applicants related to the qualification for licensing as a security agency or investigative agency. I further authorize the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training, or authorized representative of the Council, to release to any law enforcement agency any information held by the Council concerning this application. Signature of Authorized Agency Representative Title Date Printed or typed name of Authorized Agency Representative STATE OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY OF ) ss. (SEAL) Sworn and Subscribed before me this day of, 20 Signature Notary Public Printed Name of Notary My Commission Expires: My Commission Number: 4

6 AGENCY LICENSE APPLICATION Return to: CLEET Private Security Division 2401 Egypt Road Ada, Oklahoma Remember: ** Report employments and terminations within five (5) days to CLEET. ** Each new year on a calendar year basis, you are to provide CLEET with proof of insurance or bond. ** You must obtain and maintain insurance or bond. ** You must notify CLEET of any business address or telephone change within ten (10) days. If you have any questions or a special need, please contact the Private Security Supervisor or Division Manager.

7 EMPLOYMENT OR TERMINATION FORM AGENCY LICENSE #: CITY/STATE: AGENCY NAME (as on license): NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT Last Name First Name MI SSN License Number Date Employed The individual named above has been employed as a security guard. The individual named above has been employed as a private investigator. This notice of employment is to inform CLEET that the above named person has been employed by this agency and will be covered under the agency's liability insurance or bond. This notice is approved to replace a letter of employment and proof of insurance. It is not necessary to attach proof of your agency's insurance. Print Name of Manager or Designee Signature of Manager or Designee Date NOTICE OF TERMINATION Last Name First Name MI SSN License Number Date Terminated Comments: Print Name of Manager or Designee Signature of Manager or Designee Date OTHER CHANGES (Address or Phone Number Change) Comments: Print Name of Manager or Designee Signature of Manager or Designee Important: The Oklahoma Private Security Rules and Regulations require that employments and terminations be reported within five (5) days to CLEET. Failure to comply may result in fines and penalties being assessed. Please do not list employments and terminations on the same form. Use one form for each employment. Multiple names may be listed under terminations. Please note in margin if person is deceased. Date SIGNATURE OF MANAGER OR DESIGNEE REQUIRED FOR ACCEPTANCE

8 NOTIFICATION OF BOND COVERAGE BY CARRIER Security Guards and Private Investigators NOTICE TO INSURANCE/BOND COMPANIES Statutory requirements: Title 59, Oklahoma Statutes et. seq. J. 1. All persons and agencies shall obtain and maintain liability coverage in accordance with the following minimum standards: a. General liability insurance coverage for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage, with endorsements for personal injury including false arrest, libel, slander, and invasion of privacy, or b. A surety bond that allows persons to recover for actionable injuries, loss, or damage as a result of the willful, or wrongful acts or omissions of the principal and protects this state, its agents, officers and employees from judgments against the principal or insured licensee, and is further conditioned upon the faithful and honest conduct of the principal's business. 2. Liability coverage and bonds outlined in this section shall be in the minimum amounts of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) for agencies, Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) for armed security guards, and Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) for security guards and self-employed private investigators who employ no other investigators. 3. Security agencies and investigative agencies shall ensure that all employees of these agencies have met the minimum liability coverage as prescribed in this section. 4. Insurance policies and bonds issued pursuant to this section shall not be modified or canceled unless ten (10) days' prior written notice is given to the Council. All persons and agencies insured or bonded pursuant to this section shall be insured or bonded by an insurance carrier or a surety company licensed in the state in which the insurance or bond was purchased, or in this state. Agency Rules: 390: Liability Coverage (c) Proof of insurance shall be provided to CLEET by submitting a certificate of insurance, such as the Accord Form; or a copy of the policy, or a copy of the bond; or a letter from the issuing company. Regardless of the method chosen, the proof submitted shall at least contain the following information: (1) Name of Insured (2) Name and address of Insurer (3) Policy limits, coverage and amounts (4) Effective dates of policy (d) Any company providing insurance or surety bonds must be licensed to do business in the State of Oklahoma. KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENT: That we,, as Principal and, Bond Number :, as Surety, are authorized to conduct business in the State of Oklahoma, are firmly bound unto the State of Oklahoma in the just sum of: $ 5, (Self-employed unarmed private investigator or unarmed guard) $ 10, (Self-employed armed private investigator or armed guard) for the payment of which, well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executor, and administrators, each and every one of them, jointly and severally, firmly by these present. The condition of this obligation is such that whereas the above bound Principal has made application to do business in the State of Oklahoma under the provisions of Title 59, Oklahoma Statutes, Section 1750 et. seq. as a licensed: Unarmed security guard or private investigator Armed security guard or private investigator and will comply with all the laws governing said license. It is a further condition that the Principal and Surety shall indemnify the State of Oklahoma or any person for any judgment against same resulting from any wrongful act or omission, whether intentional or negligent, that arose in the course of business as a Security Guard or Private Investigator, or resulting from any violations of the laws of the State of Oklahoma. It is further understood and agreed that this bond meets the standards outlined in O.S above and is for the following period. Beginning date: and Ending date: unless continued by a renewal certificate. This bond may be canceled as to future liability by Surety giving ten (10) days written notice to the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training. The Surety shall not be liable for successive claims in excess of the bond amount, regardless of the number of claims made against the bond or number of years the bond remains in force. Witness our hands this day of, 20 Principal Oklahoma Insurance License Number By: Attach Original Power of Attorney Surety Attorney-in-Fact Agents Name (Please Print): Address (City, State, Zip):

9 NOTIFICATION OF INSURANCE COVERAGE BY CARRIER Security Guards and Private Investigators NOTICE TO INSURANCE COMPANIES Statutory requirements: Title 59, Oklahoma Statutes et. seq. J. 1. All persons and agencies shall obtain and maintain liability coverage in accordance with the following minimum standards: a. General liability insurance coverage for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage, with endorsements for personal injury including false arrest, libel, slander, and invasion of privacy, or b. A surety bond that allows persons to recover for actionable injuries, loss, or damage as a result of the willful, or wrongful acts or omissions of the principal and protects this state, its agents, officers and employees from judgments against the principal or insured licensee, and is further conditioned upon the faithful and honest conduct of the principal's business. 2. Liability coverage and bonds outlined in this section shall be in the minimum amounts of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) for agencies, Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) for armed security guards, and Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) for security guards and self-employed private investigators who employ no other investigators. 3. Security agencies and investigative agencies shall ensure that all employees of these agencies have met the minimum liability coverage as prescribed in this section. 4. Insurance policies and bonds issued pursuant to this section shall not be modified or canceled unless ten (10) days' prior written notice is given to the Council. All persons and agencies insured or bonded pursuant to this section shall be insured or bonded by an insurance carrier or a surety company licensed in the state in which the insurance or bond was purchased, or in this state. Agency Rules: 390: Liability Coverage (c) Proof of insurance shall be provided to CLEET by submitting a certificate of insurance, such as the Accord Form; or a copy of the policy, or a copy of the bond; or a letter from the issuing company. Regardless of the method chosen, the proof submitted shall at least contain the following information: (1) Name of Insured (2) Name and address of Insurer (3) Policy limits, coverage and amounts (4) Effective dates of policy (d) Any company providing insurance or surety bonds must be licensed to do business in the State of Oklahoma. Name of the Insured: This policy includes: Amount of coverage: Unarmed security guard coverage Armed security guard coverage Unarmed private investigator coverage Armed private investigator coverage Number of employees: $ 5, (Self-Employed unarmed private investigator or unarmed guard) $ 10, (Self-Employed armed private investigator or armed guard) $100, (Other guards and/or investigators employed) Self-Employed Other guards and/or investigators Name of Insurance Company: OK Insurance License #: Company affording coverage: Policy Number: Issue Date: Expire Date: Attach Proof of Insurance such as a copy of the Accord Form, or policy detailing policy limits, coverage and amounts. I have read the statutory requirements described above and certify that this policy meets the minimum standards required by the State of Oklahoma for liability insurance. Printed Name of Authorized Representative Signature of Authorized Representative Sworn and Subscribed before me this day of, 20 (SEAL) My Commission Expires: Signature Notary Public My Commission Number: Printed Name of Notary